Beargrease Brown
Fitger's Brewhouse

Clear, caramel-brown color, good, off-white head above.

Soft and lightly sweet in the nose, creamy, nutty, likeable.

TAste: light bodied, smooth, sweet, and tasty. Nuts and caramel combine, well-balanced malt, minor hops.

A drinking beer, this. A sessionable dark brew, that few can complain about. That's what a lot of folks are looking for, and I'm glad they can get it in this.

Gets a little rougher and roastier for a minute, but overall, smoothness is the key characteristic here, and it's good at it. Very mellow, very fine.

Originally reviewed March 1, 2005. On tap at the brewpub. Murky brown pale pour. Diminished off-white head. Decent lacing. A little water. Fruity toasted aroma. Light wheat and white grape flavor. A light blackberry touch. Very watered down. Leaves bitterish butterscotch touch on the tounge.

Thin chestnut brown color with light caramel/amber highlights, finger high head of lightly whipped, light brown froth; leaves tons of lace in spotty blankets. Aroma is mild with a roasty hazelnut intake and touches of cocoa powder. Taste is a little weak, very slight roast, slight hazelnut and some chocolate malts giving a smidgeon of sweetening within. Overall, kinda flat and lifeless. Feel is a tad thin and a touch on the watery side, but keeps a nice calming smoothness and has a fluffy drying finish. Pretty darn drinkable though, but not what I'd call packed with flavor.